Taking home the No. 1 spot — to no one’s surprise — was the Bruins’ overtime thriller against the Philadelphia Flyers on New Year’s Day. Billed as the Winter Classic and played at Fenway Park, Marco Sturm scored the Bruins’ second goal of the game to net Boston the distinction of being the first home team to win an outdoor NHL game.

Click on the video below to relive the game once more.

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http://nesn.com/2010/04/check-out-the-top-bruins-games-of-the-season-on-this-weeks-buzz/#commentsFri, 09 Apr 2010 22:20:28 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/04/09/check-out-the-top-bruins-games-of-the-season-on-this-weeks-buzz/Read More »]]> The Bruins are fighting for their playoff lives, keeping everyone in Boston on their toes. Luckily, Naoko Funayama and The Buzz are here to keep you caught up on everything in the world of the B’s.

This week, The Buzz will break down the top games of the Bruins season and much more.

Don’t miss the show at 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Filed under: Boston Bruins, Naoko Funayama, The Buzz]]>http://nesn.com/2010/04/check-out-the-top-bruins-games-of-the-season-on-this-weeks-buzz/feed/00nesnstaffCheck Out the Top Bruins Games of the Season on This Week's 'Buzz'The Buzz: Hitting the Books With Mark Stuarthttp://nesn.com/2010/04/the-buzz-hitting-the-books-with-mark-stuart/
http://nesn.com/2010/04/the-buzz-hitting-the-books-with-mark-stuart/#commentsFri, 02 Apr 2010 23:00:05 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/04/02/the-buzz-hitting-the-books-with-mark-stuart/Read More »]]> Join Naoko Funayama for this week’s episode of The Buzz, filmed at the Bruins’ Cuts for a Cause fundraiser.

Naoko is focusing on the defensemen this time around, hitting the books with Mark Stuart and getting to know Andrew Ference a little bit better.

Be sure to tune in on Saturday at 6 p.m., before the Bruins take on Toronto for the final time this season.

She will check in with the newly-signed Andrew Ference, then she will catch up with the 1970 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins and accompany Patrice Bergeron as he chats with a high school hockey player in Atlanta currently rehabbing from injury.

Check out the video below to learn more about this year’s New England Pond Hockey Classic.

Filed under: Naoko Funayama, The Buzz, Video]]>http://nesn.com/2010/03/the-buzz-breaks-down-the-new-england-pond-hockey-classic/feed/00nesnstaff'The Buzz' Breaks Down the New England Pond Hockey ClassicThe Buzz Checks Out Some Pond Hockey and a St. Patrick’s Day Traditionhttp://nesn.com/2010/03/the-buzz-checks-out-some-pond-hockey-and-a-st-patricks-day-tradition/
http://nesn.com/2010/03/the-buzz-checks-out-some-pond-hockey-and-a-st-patricks-day-tradition/#commentsFri, 19 Mar 2010 18:13:18 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/the-buzz-checks-out-some-pond-hockey-and-a-st-patricks-day-tradition/Read More »]]> NESN’s Naoko Funayama previews this week’s edition of The Buzz. This week’s episode will air Saturday, March 20, at 6 p.m.

Filed under: The Buzz]]>http://nesn.com/2010/03/the-buzz-checks-out-some-pond-hockey-and-a-st-patricks-day-tradition/feed/00nesnstaffThe Buzz Checks Out Some Pond Hockey and a St. Patrick's Day TraditionWayne Gretzky Recalls Impact Ace Bailey Made on ‘The Great One’http://nesn.com/2010/03/wayne-gretzky-recalls-impact-ace-bailey-made-on-the-great-one/
http://nesn.com/2010/03/wayne-gretzky-recalls-impact-ace-bailey-made-on-the-great-one/#commentsSun, 14 Mar 2010 01:06:33 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/wayne-gretzky-recalls-impact-ace-bailey-made-on-the-great-one/Read More »]]> Ace Bailey touched a lot of people’s lives, and “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, was no exception.

Bailey helped Gretzky adapt to the NHL when the 17-year-old arrived. “He became a roommate and teammate and close friend… and almost like a father figure to me, so we developed quite a bond and relationship,” Gretzky told Kathryn Tappen.

“We played together and worked together and traveled the world together and had a lot of fond memories,” Gretzky said.

The former Oiler also credited Bailey for helping shape the Oilers’ dynasty. View what “The Great One” had to say in the video below.

NESN hockey analyst and former Bruins hockey player Barry Pederson also weighed in. “He was one of the guys that kept that dressing room loose… he is missed and whenever we get together, it brings back a lot of memories.”

This week, The Buzz catches up with Bruins alumni, including “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky.

The Buzz will air this Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m. on NESN.

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http://nesn.com/2010/03/ultimate-bruin-wayne-cashman-gets-praise-from-lunch-pail-gang/#commentsSat, 06 Mar 2010 18:53:35 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/ultimate-bruin-wayne-cashman-gets-praise-from-lunch-pail-gang/Read More »]]> A lifelong Bruin, Wayne Cashman was the epitome of the organization and his former teammates Rick Middleton and Terry O’Reilly recently discussed what “Cash” meant to the team.

The former B’s captain was the man any forward would want on their line as he simply owned the corners. If it weren’t for his gritty play, linemates Phil Esposito and Ken Hodge wouldn’t have had the careers they did in the Hub.

Naoko Funayama stopped by The Fours in the North End to hear from Middleton and O’Reilly as part of the “Legendary Lunch Series.”

Filed under: Naoko Funayama, The Buzz, TV Talent, Video]]>http://nesn.com/2010/03/ultimate-bruin-wayne-cashman-gets-praise-from-lunch-pail-gang/feed/00nesnstaff'Ultimate Bruin' Wayne Cashman Gets Praise From Lunch Pail GangArtist Brian Fox Captures an American Hockey Miraclehttp://nesn.com/2010/03/artist-brian-fox-captures-an-american-hockey-miracle/
http://nesn.com/2010/03/artist-brian-fox-captures-an-american-hockey-miracle/#commentsSat, 06 Mar 2010 17:01:00 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/artist-brian-fox-captures-an-american-hockey-miracle/Read More »]]> The image of Team USA celebrating its victory over the Soviets in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games is etched into the minds of many American hockey fans.

Artist Brian Fox‘s latest creation captures the spirit of that improbable victory and NESN’s Naoko Funayama takes a closer look on The Buzz.

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http://nesn.com/2010/03/the-buzz-catches-up-with-olympic-heroes-mark-recchi-and-the-lunch-pail-gang/#commentsFri, 05 Mar 2010 17:24:11 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/the-buzz-catches-up-with-olympic-heroes-mark-recchi-and-the-lunch-pail-gang/Read More »]]> Mark Recchi, who played more than six seasons with the Penguins, had many fond memories of Pittsburgh’s Mellon Arena.

Because this is the the last season of the Igloo, the Bruins’ winger will wish it farewell on Sunday, March 7 when the B’s take on the Penguins in Steel City.

The Buzz host Naoko Funayama gets the inside scoop from Recchi and also meets up with members of the Bruins’ “Lunch Pail Gang” of the 1970’s before getting an Olympic recap from the Black and Gold’s representatives.

The Buzz will air this Saturday, March 6 at 1 p.m. on NESN.

Filed under: Boston Bruins, The Buzz, Video]]>http://nesn.com/2010/03/the-buzz-catches-up-with-olympic-heroes-mark-recchi-and-the-lunch-pail-gang/feed/00nesnstaffThe Buzz Catches Up With Olympic Heroes, Mark Recchi and the Lunch Pail GangThe Buzz Chooses the No. 1 Game Ever Broadcast on NESNhttp://nesn.com/2010/02/the-buzz-chooses-the-no-1-game-ever-broadcast-on-nesn/
http://nesn.com/2010/02/the-buzz-chooses-the-no-1-game-ever-broadcast-on-nesn/#commentsSat, 13 Feb 2010 23:39:14 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/the-buzz-chooses-the-no-1-game-ever-broadcast-on-nesn/Read More »]]> On this week’s episode of The Buzz,Naoko Funayama counted down the top 10 Bruins games to ever be broadcast on NESN.

Which game took the top spot? You guessed it: ‘This Building is Vibrating.’

On April 19, 2008, the Bruins took on the Canadiens in a battle that quickly became a war of attrition. Down 3-2 in the first round of the playoffs, the B’s overcame three one-goal deficits in a critical Game 6 before Marco Sturm broke a 4-4 tie with just 2:37 left in the game.

NESN play-by-play announcer Jack Edwards exclaimed, “This building is vibrating,” in the final minutes, recalling the raucous atmosphere of the old barn on Causeway Street.

Relive the magic below.

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http://nesn.com/2010/02/the-buzz-top-10-bruins-games-in-nesn-history/#commentsFri, 12 Feb 2010 23:43:35 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/the-buzz-top-10-bruins-games-in-nesn-history/Read More »]]> This week’s episode of The Buzz takes a long look back at the storied history of the Boston Bruins as Naoko Funayama hosts a countdown of the Bruins’ 10 best games in NESN history. Catch the show Saturday night at 6 ET.

Filed under: Boston Bruins, The Buzz, Video]]>http://nesn.com/2010/02/the-buzz-top-10-bruins-games-in-nesn-history/feed/00nesnstaffThe Buzz: Top 10 Bruins Games in NESN HistoryDon’t Miss the Last Episode of ‘The Buzz’ Until After the Olympicshttp://nesn.com/2010/02/dontt-miss-the-last-episode-of-the-buzz-untill-after-the-olympics/
http://nesn.com/2010/02/dontt-miss-the-last-episode-of-the-buzz-untill-after-the-olympics/#commentsFri, 12 Feb 2010 18:51:24 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/dontt-miss-the-last-episode-of-the-buzz-untill-after-the-olympics/Read More »]]>Don’t miss your last chance to see The Buzz before it goes on its own Olympic break. The show will feature the top 10 NESN games in Bruins history as voted by the fans.

Also, tune in Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. to watch The Bricks: Bruins Midseason Awards. NESN play-by-play analyst Andy Brickley will pick the Bruins top goals, saves, games and fights from the first half of the season.

Brick also will hand out a "Brick House" Award to the player who most exemplifies what it means to wear the "B" on the front of the jersey and announce his "3 Stars" of the first half. Plus you'll hear from the six Bruins representing their countries in the Olympics as the preliminary rounds get under way in Vancouver on Feb. 16.

Filed under: The Buzz]]>http://nesn.com/2010/02/dontt-miss-the-last-episode-of-the-buzz-untill-after-the-olympics/feed/00nesnstaffThe Buzz Rings In the Olympic Breakhttp://nesn.com/2010/02/the-buzz-rings-in-the-olympic-break/
http://nesn.com/2010/02/the-buzz-rings-in-the-olympic-break/#commentsSat, 06 Feb 2010 00:31:14 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/the-buzz-rings-in-the-olympic-break/Read More »]]> On Saturday’s Olympic-themed edition of The Buzz, Naoko Funayama talks to all six of the Vancouver-bound Bruins, finds out what it is like to carry the torch from Mark Recchi and learns about the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics from Vancouver native Milan Lucic. Catch The Buzz on Saturday at 12 p.m.

First, you'll hear from the Bruins' six Olympians: David Krejci, Miroslav Satan, Marco Sturm, Patrice Bergeron, and Tim Thomas. Then, Mark Recchi will talk about carrying the Olympic torch and the significance of passing Johnny Bucyk on the all-time games played list.

Later, don't miss Milan Lucic introducing kids at a local school to his hometown of Vancouver, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

As always, the show will wrap up with a look at this week in Bruins' history and the top plays of the week from around the NHL.

Filed under: The Buzz]]>http://nesn.com/2010/02/the-buzz-looks-forward-to-the-upcoming-olympics/feed/00nesnstaffThe Buzz: Back to Schoolhttp://nesn.com/2010/01/the-buzz-back-to-school/
http://nesn.com/2010/01/the-buzz-back-to-school/#commentsSat, 30 Jan 2010 02:27:17 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/the-buzz-back-to-school/Read More »]]> On this week’s edition of The Buzz, join Naoko Funayama as she travels to The Fenn School to get some hockey pointers from a math class.

Filed under: The Buzz, Video]]>http://nesn.com/2010/01/the-buzz-back-to-school/feed/00nesnstaffThe Buzz: Back to SchoolGo Skating and Sledding on This Week’s ‘Buzz’http://nesn.com/2010/01/go-skating-and-sledding-on-this-weeks-buzz/
http://nesn.com/2010/01/go-skating-and-sledding-on-this-weeks-buzz/#commentsFri, 29 Jan 2010 18:40:20 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/go-skating-and-sledding-on-this-weeks-buzz/Read More »]]>Don't miss The Buzz this week, as Naoko Funayama brings you everything from skating and sledding to mathematics.

This week's show kicks off with a Bruins-style math lesson at the Fenn school, before hitting the ice for the Nelly Sk8 Challenge and a Bruins-hosted hockey clinic for area kids.

Later, The Buzz will follow Mark Recchi on a visit to the Josiah Quincy School, followed by Boston University's David Warsofsky and Boston College's Chris Kreider's recount of their World Juniors experience.

Stay tuned for the eccentric Charlie Moore, as he welcomes goalie Tim Thomas in the latter portion of the show, and for a Beanpot press conference.

And, as always, Naoko will have the Bruins best moments from the month of January, this week in Bruins history, and the NHL's top plays

Filed under: The Buzz]]>http://nesn.com/2010/01/go-skating-and-sledding-on-this-weeks-buzz/feed/00nesnstaffAHL All-Star Weekend Highlights This Weeks ‘Buzz’http://nesn.com/2010/01/ahl-allstar-weekend-highlights-this-weeks-buzz/
http://nesn.com/2010/01/ahl-allstar-weekend-highlights-this-weeks-buzz/#commentsFri, 22 Jan 2010 19:42:32 +0000http://nesncom.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/ahl-allstar-weekend-highlights-this-weeks-buzz/Read More »]]>Don’t miss The Buzz this week, as it comes to you from the TD Banknorth Garden.

Tune in to this week's episode to learn about Boston Bruins Byron Bitz and Daniel Paille’s visit to the Tufts Medical Center.

In addition, the show features a look at how the Providence Bruins’ stars and the rest of the AHL did at their all-star in Portland, Maine. The show also will count down the Top 5 AHL all-stars in the NHL and feature a trailer for Tooth Fairy, a new movie starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

As usual, there will be Bruins game recaps, this week in Bruins history and the NHL plays of the week. Plus, 11-year-old Kwaharani Kieran Jacobs sings the national anthem at the Garden.

Tune in Saturday, Jan. 23 at 12:00 p.m. on NESN for all the action.

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